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THE STORY BEHIND
THE ALBUM "BLIND AND BLUES BOUND"
Dr. Izzy Band's 2013 album Blind & Blues
Bound is aptly named for their female lead singer/band frontperson Dr. Izzy,
who is legally blind. "I always tell people ‘there are so many ways too see’,
says Dr. Izzy, who was born with full vision but began to go blind at the age of
nine. “You can feel peoples’ energy, discern their mood, through their voices
and through the touch of their hand”. Dr. Izzy adds, “I love to go up into the
mountains here in Colorado. I can’t see them, but I can smell them! I think I
remember what things actually look like, but there’s no way for me to really
know at this point. I think I remember what colors look like, but who knows if
I’m correct. I know what my minds eye tells me, so that’s what I
have to go by”.
Blind and
Blues Bound features the vocals of legendary bluesman, James Cotton, on the
opening track, "Matches Don't Burn Memories." The well-received disc was
produced by noted Colorado Kenny Passarelli, who co-wrote the hit "Rocky
Mountain Way" and has played with Joe Walsh, Elton John and Stephen Stills,
among others. Passarelli also plays bass, Hammond organ, and piano on the album,
which also features band co-leader Robert Morrison (guitar/vocals); Larry
Thompson (drums); and guest musician, Otis Taylor, on banjo.
Jon Solomon of
Denver's WESTWORD Magazine, in a review of Blind & Blues Bound,
writes, "On the fiery opener 'Matches Don't Burn Memories' Dr. Izzy digs in,
recalling some of Lucinda Williams' grittier efforts...she's equally compelling
on the slower, more soulful cuts, such as 'One Last Walk.' Read the entire
review here - http://www.westword.com/music/dr-izzy-band-5122710.
"Dr. Izzy and
her fellow musician's greatest gift is their lyrical and instrumental talent,"
writes BLUES BLAST. "One cannot deny the power of either. When you're 'Blind and
Blues Bound,' troubles can bring triumph!"
DR. IZZY
BAND - UPCOMING SHOWS & SPECIAL EVENTS ITINERARY
March 6 (Fri.)
THE TOAD TAVERN Littleton, CO
March 26
((Thur.) NISSI'S Lafayette, CO
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